Local notices and court actions from North Yakima
Guardian appointment sought for Richard Woolley by Lettie May Woolley in Lee County Iowa. Ellen Gilmer sues for foreclosure on a $550 note secured mortgage against G W Gallaher. Irma C Brown awarded a divorce from Clarence E Brown for cruel treatment. marriage in Chicago 1904. State Grange President Kegley to speak January 20 in Farmers Room at county courthouse. Joseph McKee suffers second apoplexy. known in the city, widely mourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie May Woolley
Superior Court
Richard Woolley
Lee County
Iowa
Ellen Gilmer
G. W. Gallaher
Grady
Irma C. Brown
Clarence E. Brown
Chicago
The
Grange
Kegley
State Grange
North
Yakima
Court House
Successful Operation on Miss Martha Townsend
Miss Martha Townsend daughter of W E Townsend of Fruitvale and senior at North Yakima high school underwent an appendicitis operation at St Elizabeths hospital yesterday. She is resting easily and with good prospects for rapid recovery. Walla Walla County contracts Empey Mandiy North Yakima ready to proceed when crushed rock from Walla Walla quarry is available. Merchants meeting John W Rider secretary of the Business Mens association will attend the Inland Empire Retail Dealers association in Spokane. C H Barnes and other Spokane attendees expected to remain for the convention Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Townsend
W. E. Townsend
Fruitvale
North Yakima High School
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Walla Walla
Empey & Mandiy
North Yakima
Walla ‘Walla
John W. Rider
Business Men's Association
Spokane
Inland Empire Retail Dealers’ Association
Washington
Idaho
Montana
C. H. Barnes
Judge Rules Bench Warrant For Pointer Still Good
Judge Thomas E. Grady ruled Monday that the bench warrant for Mitton Y. Pointer returnable December 28 remains valid. Pointer will have a prompt contempt of court hearing, overruling a prior lower authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Grady
Mitton Y. Pointer
Pointer
Beulah Orchard Foreman Harold Hunt Returns from Winter Hiatus
Beulah Orchard foreman Harold Hunt returned Monday afternoon from Minneapolis and other eastern cities where he spent the winter. He will be on the ground for the project as soon as weather permits. Hunt reports high water along parts of the route and notes a slight delay during travel.
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Beulah Orchard
Harold ¥. Hunt
Minneapolis
Hunt
City Attorney Shumate Returns from Oklahoma City Trip
City Attorney G. Shumate returned Sunday from Oklahoma City where he was called by his father's serious illness. His father was moved to Los Angeles for a climate change believed beneficial. Shumate traveled home via Texas California Oregon and western Washington, facing severe weather and a nine hour delay through Texas.
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G. ©. Shumate
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Los Angeles
Cal
Shumate
Texas
California
Oregon
Washington
Repairs at Masonic Temple Terra Cotta Facade
Workmen replace cracked terra cotta facing on the Masonic Temple front after cold weather froze and split pieces. Pieces shipped from the factory arrived too late and substitution began Monday as conditions allowed.
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Masonic Temple
Purged of Contempt In Bank Dispute
J. E. Schilling faced Judge Thomas E. Grady on contempt charges for drawing funds from the First National Bank against a court order. He was purged after the judge ruled the order was temporary and not perpetual. Schilling withdrew the money after the restraining order expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Schilling
Thomas E. Grady
First National Bank
Surprise Party at Cascade Mill Guests Gather at Hanson Home
The third surprise party organized by Cascade Mill employees was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Hanson on Sixth Street Extension last Saturday evening with about 65 friends in attendance.
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Cascade Mill
John Hanson
Sixth Street
Community event capped with a festive luncheon and gifts
A local gathering featured cards dancing and a noon lunch, concluding with a guest presentation of a large axminster rug. The piece notes Yakima County receiving 30 000 jute sacks and Benton 54 000 as part of a 2 000 000 sack allotment at seven cents each, with sales to individuals after April 1. County Auditor W B Newcomb ordered 25 dozen quail from Horne Zoological Gardens at $20 per dozen for February delivery to be released for hunting sport later.
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Yakima Yakima County
Walla Walla
Benton
W. B. Newcomb
Horne’s Zoological Gardens
Kansas City
Miss Vaugn Marries in Portland
Announcement from North Yakima notes the marriage of Miss Bird Vaugn formerly of the city to Mr. Emil F. Reis of Portland Oregon on January 6 Miss Vaugn daughter of the late B F Vaugn and former public school teacher will be remembered by many old friends in this city
Lecture Friday Evening at First Church of Christ Scientist
Clarence C. Eaton C S B will lecture on Christian Science Friday evening at the Masonic temple in this city. Eaton is described as a profound thinker and fine speaker whose lectures have drawn large audiences. The event is free and promises a generous welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Clarence C. Eaton
Christian Science Board of
Masonic Temple
Eaton
New Officers Named for Guard Company C in North Yakima
North Yakima National Guard announces two new officers for Company C first lieutenant Robert Webster and second lieutenant Frank H. Barbour Webster formerly captained a National Guard unit in Ohio and is said to command a crack company Barbour is noted as a diligent guard worker and both are expected to elevate Company C's status in the state military community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
National Guard of
Washington
Leutenant
Robert Webster
Frank H. Barbour
Webster
Ohio
Barbour
Pythian Sisters Hold Social Evening at Moose Hall
The Pythian sisters of the local temple hosted a Monday social at the Moose hall with about 100 attendees. The program featured instrumental music by Miss Lancaster and Mrs. Davis, vocals by Mr. Tapp, plus dancing, whist, and guessing games. Refreshments followed. another event is planned for January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Moose Hall
Miss Lancaster
Davis
Tapp
Hull Van Slyke Nuptials Among Very Prettiest Home Weddings
Miss Lorene Hull of Hastings and Lorenzo Thorne Van Slyke of Inglewood wed Tuesday at the groom’s parents home Nob Hill in a quiet Episcopal ring ceremony. Rev. T. M. Kirkpatrick officiated before 39 relatives amid green and white decor with pink carnations. The couple plan a brief Sound area trip then reside on Sixteenth Avenue in a new Inglewood bungalow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull-Van Slyke
John van Slyke
Nob Hill
Lorene Alice Hull
Hastings
Minn
Lorenzo Thorne van Slyke
Loraine Griffin
Lohrengrin
Ella Black
Chicago
May Killen
Seattle
Sorority
T. M. Kirkpatrick
United Presbyterian Church
Miss Black
Miss Killen
W. B. Hull
A. B. Ross
Miss Fauset
Fo Ley Kidney Pills Satisfy Sufferers Says Bremen Man
Bremen Georgia resident J T Shelnut reports Fo ley Kidney Pills gave greater relief than other remedies. Ad claims the product cures kidney and bladder troubles and is sold by North Yakima Drug Store.
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J. T. Shelnut
Bremen
Feley
North
$20,000,000 For Poultry Products In Washington
H L Richard of the Western Washington Experiment Station says no less than 20 million dollars left Washington in fifteen years for poultry and products. He notes Northwest weather is favorable when properly handled and forecasts a potential hundred million dollars in the next fifteen years. A new bulletin on poultry is available. Also, Western coal operators seek Navy tests to win Pacific fleet use. Washington delegates demand stronger demonstrations to gain government contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
H. L. Richard
Western Washington
Blanchard
Washington
Western Coals
Western Coal Operanrs
Secretary of the Navy
Department
Congress
Derailing device saves passengers on crossroad rail line
The Parker interlocking derailment device halted an eastbound O W R N train when it left the rails near the Northern Pacific crossing. Passengers saw NP No 4 speed by unharmed as the device prevented a broader wreck. J E Forman praised the device. A separate Olympia report cites the dangerous Zillah Donald railroad crossing with two women narrowly escaping death and a pending investigation.
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Parker
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific No. 4
Harriman
J. E. Forman
Zillah
Donald
Olympia
Newcomb
Public Service Commission
Big guns tested under severe weather at New York harbor
In Washington on January 11 Secretary Stimson and Gen. Weaver observed a rare test of heavy defense guns guarding New York harbor. Despite 50 mph winds and five degree cold, rangefinding was done with bare hands and loading was difficult, yet two towed targets at 3 1/2 to 4 miles appeared certain to be hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
New York Harbor
Stimson
Weaver
Coast Artillery
Forest Reserve Fund Allocations by County Revealed
State Treasurer John G. Lewis reports the 24 county apportionment of 24111.86 from the forest reserve fund. Stevens county leads with 4104.18 while Thurston is lowest at 1.00. Funds support public schools and roads with the state receiving 25 percent of timber sale and reserve revenues. Yakima county's share is 623.85.
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Sam Yakima County
Forest Reserve Fund
John G. Lewis
Olympia
Stevens County
Thurston County
Yakima County
Federal Agent WatkinS In Court Attendance In City
Special agent Guy M. Watkins of the U S treasury department based in Portland attends the federal court session in town. Other items note awards error corrected for the White Minorca class listing Mrs Morse, local visits by Geo P Eaton and several residents traveling or visiting relatives, plus upcoming civic talks at the high school and the Inland Empire excursion set to depart Spokane January 19.
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Guy M. Watkins
U. S. Treasury Department
Portland
Federal Court
J. B. Marks
Ahtanum
Yakima
J. E. Ryan
Inland Empire
Spokane
California
Exhibition Fowls Back to Henhouse
The Yakima poultry show concludes with lively birds and crowded exhibits at the Mason temple. The event shows growth despite limited space, with plans for a January 20 poultry association meeting at the courthouse Farmers' room to boost the local industry. F. R. Henry D. A. Gillette and Henry Poland will take birds to Walla Walla for next week’s show.
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Masonic Temple
Yakima Poultry Association
Court House
F. R. Henry
D. A. Gillette
Henry Poland
Walla Walla
Peek a Boo Styles to Be Rage in 1912
A 1912 fashion preview describes frills and bright color, Eastern inspired designs, and bold details. Highlights include Paquin gowns with deep Nattier blue skirts and red chiffon bodices, tea gowns with Egyptian notes, terry cloth suits, and oversized belt buckles for wall decor. The trend favors lace, peep-a-boo effects, and strong waistlines.
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RAGE
Hubby
Well Qualified Silas How ye happen ter elect Hi Higgins
A garbled quip-laden fragment mocks local politics and fire chief selection, contrasting a boastful candidate with jokes about qualifications and ability to break windows. It reflects period humor and sensational style from Chicago papers and a gag from Puck.
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Silas
Hank
Chicago News
Hawthorne Held on $10,000 Bail in Mining Fraud Case
Julian Hawthorne son of Nathaniel Hawthorne and writer of note faces five indictments in the U S district court charging him and associates with using the mails to defraud by selling mining stock. He remains held under $10,000 bail after entering a not guilty plea. Ex Mayor Josiah Quincy Albert Freeman Dr W J Morten and John McKinnon are named in the indictments.
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New York
Julian Hawthorne
Nathanial Hawthorne
Hough
United States District Court
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Albert Freeman
W. J. Morten
John McKinnon
Canadian Lumber Output in 1910 Surpasses Washington Mill Cut
Canada produced 4,901,649,000 feet of lumber in 1910 valued at 77,508,187 dollars. Washington mills cut 4,097,492,000 feet. Ontario led Canadian provinces, with British Columbia producing about one third of Canada’s total.
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Washington
Canada
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Prince Edward Island
No Scarecrow for Champion in Republican Campaign
The Pittsburgh Post notes the Republican party lacks a unifying scarecrow candidate for the coming campaign. It comments that prosperity preempts tariff reform momentum while railroads rush to order locomotives cars rails and other equipment signaling a large outlay of money.
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Republican Party
Pittsburg
Community Notes from Grandview and Moxee City
In Grandview, Dr. H G Nelch hosts a male gathering with light refreshments. new high school principal Mr McGill wins student favor. A Syversons visit. revival work led by Rev Wood and District Superintendent Perry. Henry and Isaac Billow from Idaho visit. paper remains active after a fire. In Moxee City, Barker and Langevin families settle in. Pomona attendees list. Cora Van Wetchel ill. poultry shows prize wins for Buff Rocks and Barred Rocks. sleighing active amid snow.
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Grandview
H. G. Nelch
McGill
Hllensburg Normal
A. Syverson
White Rivers Lumber Co
Illinois
Methodist Church
Wood
Perry
Henry
Isaac Billow
Frank Brown
Idaho
Moxee City
F. C. Barker
Raoul Langevin
Jon
Leo
Oregon
Pomona
Ahtanum
Ed Drake
I. R. Duffield
Wm. Duffield
Charles van Wetchel
Nina Duffield
Ira Gano
David Walters
Nora Bergevin
Moxee
Cora van Wetchel
Hill
N. J. Dickson
That Jackson Kid
A rough spoken poem about a boy nicknamed That Jackson Kid who bears blame for every misdeed in the neighborhood. Neighbors accuse him for vandalism, mischief, missing animals, and other troubles, regardless of actual guilt. The verse depicts local suspicion and the boy’s isolation.
Epigram Quip Echoes in Breakfast Banter
The Washington Star quotes a cynic comparing an epigram to a phrase that sounds clever but lacks real meaning. A humorous reply from Farmer Corn tessel suggests epigrams are judged like how boarders once evaluated their dinner belt.
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Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Pedigreed nursery stock debated by fruit grower PAUL G KRUGHR
The author argues pedigree trees can improve fruit quality but warns results are slower and less predictable than animal breeding. He cites frauds in pedigreed stock and favors selecting buds from bearing trees, noting quality often outweighed by price in sales. Superlative terms like superfina or selected better capture the idea.
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Beling
Paul G. Krughr
Cure for bed wetting claimed by parent in Lovington
Charles Durham of Lovington I reports a positive cure for bed wetting in his young son using Foley Kidney Pills after two days and two thirds of a bottle. He recalls the boy has not wetted the bed in six weeks and notes the medicine is sold by North Yakima Drug Store.
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Charles Durham
Lovington, I
Foley
North Yakima Drug Store
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Joseph McKee
Messrs. McKee & Rist
State Experiment Station
State
Geo. P. Eaton
Granger News
John Anglin, Jr
J. W. Anglin
Pasadena
Nazarine Holiness College
J. T. Hunt
Buena
Frank Hardy
E. ©. Webster
Snohomish
Dr. Boardman
Rev
A. L. Crim
Civic Educational League
John Black
Chehalis
South Seventh Street
L. A. Cash
Edmundton
H. J. Snively
Supreme Court
N. C. Richards, Esq
Parker & Richards
Miles Cannon
Weiser
Emporium
John Cleman
Venus
Cleman
S. M. Postlethwaite
Friend
Paul Kruger
Kruger
Mel G. Duncan
Henhouse
Yakima Valley
Masonic Building
Milady
Paquin
San Francisco
Puck
Foster
Moxee Oy
Jackson
Allus Stirrin
Jackson Iiid
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